Zachary Railroad Depot
National Register of Historic Places

Zachary Railroad Depot

Zachary, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
Listed
December 28, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83003615

Location

4434 W. Central Ave.
Zachary, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
30.64802, -91.15696

Significance

Zachary Railroad Depot is a building in Zachary, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 1983, under reference number 83003615. It is recognized for its significance in Social History.

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Zachary Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?

Zachary Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Zachary Railroad Depot?

Zachary Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Zachary Railroad Depot?

The period of significance for Zachary Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1885.

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